Sinus infections are often called sinusitis. If you’re experiencing this or inflammation of the sinuses, it is not uncommon to experience a toothache as well. This is especially the case in the upper rear teeth, as they are located near the sinuses. This is one of the more common sinus condition symptoms.
It is a good idea to get in touch with your dentist if the toothache will not go away. Your dentist will be able to examine your mouth to discover whether or not your sinus infection is the cause of the pain you are experiencing. It could be that there are potential dental causes, for example, dental abscesses, cavities, tooth grinding, or periodontal disease.
If your dentist has determined that the toothache is not caused because of dental reasons, get in touch with your doctor. He or she will be able to figure out whether it is the sinus condition that is the problem or whether there is another underlying medical issue that could be the cause of the pain you are experiencing.
What is sinusitis?
Sinusitis has been defined by the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) as the inflammation of your nasal passage lining, as well as a cold that lasts for more than two weeks, which can develop into a sinus infection of an acute nature.
This condition starts in your maxillary sinuses, which are situated just above your molar teeth roots. When there is the build-up of viral mucus or bacterial mucus, they can swell. This pressure is put onto the dental nerve endings, which is how you end up with a toothache. This can be a painful sensation in one tooth or several.
If you are experiencing a sinus infection, you need to target the mucus backlog in order to try and get rid of the toothache that you are encountering at the moment.
One of the ways to do this is to use steam and to drink fluids. As the Animated Dissection of Anatomy for Medicine (ADAM) explains, it is vital to have fluids on hand so that you can stay hydrated. This is important in terms of decreasing mucus build-up because it helps the mucus membranes to be hydrated.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shed some light on what happens if you become dehydrated. They have stated that the amount of water in your body will be impacted by electrolytes. Water does not contain electrolytes naturally. You may, therefore, want to think about adding a type of water that contains electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium. The most popular choice here is coconut water. Magnesium is particularly important. This is because it supports your immune system, helping you to fight both viral and bacterial sinus infections.
Finally, it is a good idea to add a steamy shower or add a peppermint steam solution to your daily care routine. This is because of both steam and peppermint helping in terms of cutting out pain and congestion.
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